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Pretty much all the parts to build the model were already to hand as they were the unused Block II parts leftover from the AS-202 build. The only parts required were the docking module, a support structure that held the docking module within the launch vehicle and some RCS thrusters for the Service Module
Pretty much all the parts to build the model were already to hand as they were the unused Block II parts leftover from the AS-202 build. The only parts required were the docking module, a support structure that held the docking module within the launch vehicle and some RCS thrusters for the Service Module
As with every build I started by collecting together as many images and documents relating to the mission. Specifically looking for any images and drawings of the docking module. The searches returned a few PDF's with basic dimensions, which were enough to draw up a reasonably accurate representation of the real thing.
As with every build I started by collecting together as many images and documents relating to the mission. Specifically looking for any images and drawings of the docking module. The searches returned a few PDF's with basic dimensions, which were enough to draw up a reasonably accurate representation of the real thing.
This image had enough dimensions to scale from to create the 3d model
This image had enough dimensions to scale from to create the 3d model
The image was imported into Fusion 360 and scaled to 1-72nd using 0ne of the dimensions from the drawing. Then a sketch was superimposed over the top to give dimensions of all of the module
The image was imported into Fusion 360 and scaled to 1-72nd using 0ne of the dimensions from the drawing. Then a sketch was superimposed over the top to give dimensions of all of the module
The docking module was then drawn up in 3d
The docking module was then drawn up in 3d
I decided to make the item from three pieces, the main body. the docking clamp, and the target. The target was drawn with a protective transit frame and an extra one as it is small and delicate.
I decided to make the item from three pieces, the main body. the docking clamp, and the target. The target was drawn with a protective transit frame and an extra one as it is small and delicate.
The docking module was carried into orbit within the SLA. The only references I could find regarding how it was supported in there were two sketches. These formed the basis for a "Stab in the dark" attempt at drawing one.
The docking module was carried into orbit within the SLA. The only references I could find regarding how it was supported in there were two sketches. These formed the basis for a "Stab in the dark" attempt at drawing one.
These were the two sketches that I found
These were the two sketches that I found
This is what I came up with.
This is what I came up with.
This turned out to be totally wrong !!!!!
This turned out to be totally wrong !!!!!
I posted some screenshots of the module and truss in the Space modelling Facebook group and Karl Dodenhoff very kindly shared another sketch that was backed up with an image of the S1-VB stage in orbit after the DM had been extracted
I posted some screenshots of the module and truss in the Space modelling Facebook group and Karl Dodenhoff very kindly shared another sketch that was backed up with an image of the S1-VB stage in orbit after the DM had been extracted
As mentioned earlier I was missing RCS thrusters for the Service module. These were drawn up using David Weeks drawings as a reference. As with the docking target they were drawn up with a protective transit frame around them. I also drew them up in a batch of eight although only four are needed
As mentioned earlier I was missing RCS thrusters for the Service module. These were drawn up using David Weeks drawings as a reference. As with the docking target they were drawn up with a protective transit frame around them. I also drew them up in a batch of eight although only four are needed
The files were sent to Triple Axis 3d to be printed. and received about a week later.
The files were sent to Triple Axis 3d to be printed. and received about a week later.
Two assemblies were printed as I had a vague notion of using two as part of the display.
Two assemblies were printed as I had a vague notion of using two as part of the display.
With all the parts pretty much sorted out it was time to give the display some serious thought. As you may have noticed I rely quite heavily on Fusion 360 as an aid for laying out and mocking up displays. Sometimes though old school methods work just as well. in this case an old piece of wood and a pencil.
With all the parts pretty much sorted out it was time to give the display some serious thought. As you may have noticed I rely quite heavily on Fusion 360 as an aid for laying out and mocking up displays. Sometimes though old school methods work just as well. in this case an old piece of wood and a pencil.
I decided to make the display "poseable", the CSM can be shown with the DM attached to the CSM. Alternatively the CSM can be attached to the SLA with the BPC and LES in place. This is how the display will look in the first option. A mission patch will complete the set up. You may have noticed a small electronic circuit board sat to the left of the mock up. more about this a little later.
I decided to make the display "poseable", the CSM can be shown with the DM attached to the CSM. Alternatively the CSM can be attached to the SLA with the BPC and LES in place. This is how the display will look in the first option. A mission patch will complete the set up. You may have noticed a small electronic circuit board sat to the left of the mock up. more about this a little later.
The second docking module will be sat on the truss in the SLA
The second docking module will be sat on the truss in the SLA
A decision was made to incorporate "sound" into the build. This was the end result of a couple of events that prodded me in the right direction. The first being the my friend Jon Hancock had been to the ASTP launch and had recorded the launch whilst spectating near the VAB. This alone did not originally give me the idea, it was when I bought and Airfix Tardis and saw that a sound effect board was included I had a lightbulb moment
A decision was made to incorporate "sound" into the build. This was the end result of a couple of events that prodded me in the right direction. The first being the my friend Jon Hancock had been to the ASTP launch and had recorded the launch whilst spectating near the VAB. This alone did not originally give me the idea, it was when I bought and Airfix Tardis and saw that a sound effect board was included I had a lightbulb moment
A small unit was purchased from Amazon. Very simple and effective, just hook it up to a PC via a USB cable and copy the required sound file to it. Press the go button and away it goes
A small unit was purchased from Amazon. Very simple and effective, just hook it up to a PC via a USB cable and copy the required sound file to it. Press the go button and away it goes
The sound module is going to be tucked away under the mission patch. Originally the patch would have been fixed to a small inclined stand. I hit upon an idea to cut a piece of tube and situate that in a hole in the base. The patch could then be fixed to a back plate that would locate into the tube.
The sound module is going to be tucked away under the mission patch. Originally the patch would have been fixed to a small inclined stand. I hit upon an idea to cut a piece of tube and situate that in a hole in the base. The patch could then be fixed to a back plate that would locate into the tube.
A small length of tube was sourced from Amazon and a cuttimg template was drawn up in Fusion 360
A small length of tube was sourced from Amazon and a cuttimg template was drawn up in Fusion 360
The tube was cut and three holes drilled into to it to allow the sound to get out. The holes were a little unsightly as you could dee thee internals when viewing the model from the side. This was overcame by making a shroud that was stood off from the tube. A slot was left open in the shroud to allow access to the sound module button
The tube was cut and three holes drilled into to it to allow the sound to get out. The holes were a little unsightly as you could dee thee internals when viewing the model from the side. This was overcame by making a shroud that was stood off from the tube. A slot was left open in the shroud to allow access to the sound module button
The Acrylic base was received around about the same time as the tube. A sub base was made from 3mm Styrene sheet. This was attached to the base with countersunk screws. The mini pillar drill was a fantastic aid for drilling accurate holes that are square to the surface and at a repeatable depth
The Acrylic base was received around about the same time as the tube. A sub base was made from 3mm Styrene sheet. This was attached to the base with countersunk screws. The mini pillar drill was a fantastic aid for drilling accurate holes that are square to the surface and at a repeatable depth
A housing was made to fill the bottom of the SLA beneath the docking module truss. This doubled up a a support for the truus and a holder for twov small LED lights
A housing was made to fill the bottom of the SLA beneath the docking module truss. This doubled up a a support for the truus and a holder for twov small LED lights
A channel was cut into the acrylic to allow the light switch wires to run to the back of the base. The base had housings made for the battery packs, and a holder for the sound module switch
A channel was cut into the acrylic to allow the light switch wires to run to the back of the base. The base had housings made for the battery packs, and a holder for the sound module switch
A the lights were tested, and a small holding bracket was made for the lapel pin
A the lights were tested, and a small holding bracket was made for the lapel pin
A display post was made for the docking module & CSM. This included a magnet in the top to secure the Docking module.
A display post was made for the docking module & CSM. This included a magnet in the top to secure the Docking module.
A magnet was fixed into the top of the Command Module. And also into the docking module that is displayed into the SLA. The SLA fixture that holds the truss was modified with an extension tubes that has a magnet in the end. This cannot be seen from the top as the Docking module obscures it the use of magnets nob allows for easy construction without glue. and means that when I get around to making a more accurate to life truss I can change it out quickly and easily
A magnet was fixed into the top of the Command Module. And also into the docking module that is displayed into the SLA. The SLA fixture that holds the truss was modified with an extension tubes that has a magnet in the end. This cannot be seen from the top as the Docking module obscures it the use of magnets nob allows for easy construction without glue. and means that when I get around to making a more accurate to life truss I can change it out quickly and easily
A The only other item left to construct was the Doppler receiver. This was made of two thin pieces of styrene.
A The only other item left to construct was the Doppler receiver. This was made of two thin pieces of styrene.
With all the construction done it only left painting and decaling to complete the build. This was easily carried out as the recent AS-202 build was fresh in the mind as far as colours and decal placements went. The only differences in this colour scheme was a black instrument unit, and top half of the SI-VB forward skirt. As Scott Sayer had made the skirt in two halves the painting was really easily carried out. Oh forgot to mention that the Service Module was Silver with White Radiators. I painted this in reverse order to how I had painted my Saturn V Service Module. This time I painted the whole thing Silver them masked the silver and overpainted the radiators white.
With all the construction done it only left painting and decaling to complete the build. This was easily carried out as the recent AS-202 build was fresh in the mind as far as colours and decal placements went. The only differences in this colour scheme was a black instrument unit, and top half of the SI-VB forward skirt. As Scott Sayer had made the skirt in two halves the painting was really easily carried out. Oh forgot to mention that the Service Module was Silver with White Radiators. I painted this in reverse order to how I had painted my Saturn V Service Module. This time I painted the whole thing Silver them masked the silver and overpainted the radiators white.
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